Practice About the Author - 3.1 | Introduction to the Book – Echoes: A Collection of ISC Short Stories | ICSE Class 12 English Language & Literature
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Question 1

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Who is Katherine Mansfield?

💡 Hint: Think about the author's nationality and time period.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main theme of 'The Singing Lesson'?

💡 Hint: Consider the main character's mood changes.

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Question 1

Katherine Mansfield is known for her contributions to which literary movement?

  • Romanticism
  • Modernism
  • Realism

💡 Hint: Consider the style and themes that modernists often explore.

Question 2

True or False: 'The Singing Lesson' focuses solely on the teaching of music.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the emotional changes of the main character.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how Mansfield's exploration of emotional vulnerability could be applied to understand contemporary societal issues.

💡 Hint: Think about parallels between Miss Meadows' experiences and modern-day issues.

Question 2

Analyze how the societal expectation of women in the early 20th century is portrayed through Miss Meadows's character.

💡 Hint: Look into how her reactions change with her emotional state.

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